The Merrill Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to celebrate September as Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Month as proclaimed by Governor Scott Walker. The Chamber will spend the entire month bringing attention to the services we provide to members and our community.
“The Merrill Area Chamber is very committed to helping organizations grow in the Northwood’s and Central Wisconsin,” said Debbe Kinsey, CEO of the Merrill Area Chamber of Commerce.
Since 1911 we have been grateful to our members, investors and community, and we deeply appreciate everyone’s contributions that make the Merrill area a great place to live, work and play.”
The Merrill Chamber has played a vital role in making sure the Northcentral Region is a vibrant place to do business. The Chamber is an advocate for all their members and the entire community. Besides chamber programs, they also are the tourism administrator and have seen tourism spending go from $16 million in 2009 to over $56 million in 2017. They also have a very active Chamber Foundation that is the fiscal agent for many community programs such as the River Bend Trail, Hanging Flower Baskets, Friends of Normal Park and Merrill City Band to name a few. They also gave out $250,000 to home owners following the tornado. Chamber of Commerce Month provides the opportunity to recognize the value they provide to the economic vitality of our community.
To celebrate Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Month, the Merrill Chamber will be hosting events and special programs open to members and non-members alike. Join us and get involved in an activity that meets your business needs.
Here are some highlights: the Merrill Chamber of Commerce will host several events and programs during the month of September. A ribbon cutting for Stonebridge Apartments on Sept. 7, the 10th Annual Community-wide Rummage Sale on Sept. 8, the 6th Annual Pork in the Park Ribfest on Sept. 15 at the Merrill Festival Grounds, a Morning Mixer will be hosted on Sept. 17, sponsored by the Merrill United Way at Boarders Inns & Suites, a Business after Hours on Sept. 27 at Club 64 sponsored by Kathy & Cal’s Club 64, Chip’s Hamburgers and One Way Collision Center.
A complete list of upcoming events and programs is available at merrillchamber.org.
“Looking ahead to 2018-2019, the Chamber, along with partner stakeholders, will help lead the region forward as a new economic development plan is built and executed, while continuing to serve as the unique connecting piece for the community between business, education, government and non-profits,” concluded Debbe Kinsey.
The Merrill Area Chamber of Commerce Chamber is partnering with Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce – the state chamber – and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce to recognize all our efforts at a local, state and national level. Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Month is held throughout the entire month of September and will include the annual Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Executives Annual Conference in Wausau from Sept. 19-21.